Bills appear in denial as playoff hopes begin to sink
The Buffalo Bills appear to be in denial identifying their shortcomings and the challenges ahead in staying afloat in the AFC playoff pictureDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Patriots to play Bills minus leading tackler, Kyle Dugger
The New England Patriots will be minus their top tackler, safety Kyle Dugger, for their game at the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for Monday night game The Bills placed Klein on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Monday's game against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact The absence of Klein for Week 13 is an unexpected blow to a defense that just lost stud corner Tre'Davious White to a season-ending knee injury. Tyler Matakevich and Andre Smith should be in line for more snaps as the Bills try to slow down a red-hot Patriots team in a game that has huge implications for both the AFC East crown and conference seeding.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A.J. Klein : "Making Big Plays" Bills Linebacker A.J. Klein addressed the media following the 45-17 win against the New York Jets. Topics include: what it means to have the...
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Bills Pod Squad ' S2 Ep. 9 ' A.J. Klein On this week's episode of Bills Pod Squad, Bills linebacker A.J. Klein joins Kim Pegula and Maddy Glab to discuss his ties to National Adopt...
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Bills rule out linebacker Edmunds from playing against Jets
Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott has ruled out starting middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds from playing at the New York Jets on SundayNOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Fairburn: According to the New York Daily News, Cole... - The Athletic According to the New York Daily News, Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis, Matt Milano, A.J. Klein and Star Lotulelei will be away from the team for...
AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Beasley among four Bills players in COVID-19 reentry process
Receivers Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis are among four Buffalo Bills players who must spend at least five days away from the team facility after having close contact with a traine...AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills add LB depth by signing Tyrell Adams and Marquel Lee
The Buffalo Bills added linebacker depth by signing Tyrell Adams and Marquel Lee to one-year contractsMARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano to test free agency
The Associated Press is reporting that Buffalo Bills liniebacker Matt Milano will explore free agency next monthFEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills activate LB Milano off IR before game against 49ers
The Buffalo Bills have activated starting linebacker Matt Milano off injured reserve hours before their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday nightDECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Upbeat Josh Norman finds peace in first season in Buffalo
Cornerback Josh Norman has found peace in his ninth NFL season, and first with the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills LB Klein makes impact filling in for injured Milano
Bills linebacker ADECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buffalo Bills: A.J. Klein wins AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 12 Buffalo Bills' linebacker A.J. Klein was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 12. The past few weeks have been a remarkable turnar...
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM
Bills LB A.J. Klein named AFC Defensive Player of the Week Klein posted game-high 14 tackles and added 1.5 sacks in Buffalo's 27-17 win over Chargers.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • SYRACUSE.COM
Big-ticket IDP outing Klein racked up 14 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks during Sunday's win over the Chargers.
Impact The veteran free-agent signee has really started to hit his stride for the Bills with fellow starter Matt Milano on injured reserve, posting 30 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in the three games Milano has missed. "Coach Klein," as his teammates have been calling him, remains a sneaky IDP play when the Bills take on the 49ers on Monday night.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills have had their share of hair-raising 2nd-half moments
The Buffalo Bills haven't made it easy on themselves when it comes to closing out victories despite their AFC East-leading 8-3 record this seasonDECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A.J. Klein has turned his season around and he was the Bills' best player vs. Chargers The Bills' defense was the difference in Sunday's win over the Chargers, and A.J. Klein was the best player on the field.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM
NFL Today, Week 12
NFL Today, Week 12NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills hang on in sloppy 27-17 win over Chargers
Tre’Davious White’s fourth-quarter interception set up Tyler Bass’ 43-yard field goal in helping the Buffalo Bills seal a 27-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in a turnover-fill...NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues to produce Klein compiled a season-high 11 tackles in Sunday's loss to Arizona while also adding a sack.
Impact Klein has been all over the field the last two weeks, which comes as no small coincidence with fellow starter Matt Milano (pectoral) on IR. That's moved Klein from being the first starting linebacker to sit out in certain sets into pretty much an every-down player. Klein played 92 percent of defensive snaps Sunday after seeing 95 percent in Week 9. The Bills are on bye this week, but the veteran makes for a sneaky IDP play if you need someone for Week 12, as Milano is guaranteed to be out for at least more game due to IR rules.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Buffalo Bills: Should A.J. Klein have won Defensive Player of the Week? Should Buffalo Bills linebacker A.J. Klein have been named Defensive Player of the Week? The Buffalo Bills got big performances on both the...
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • BUFFALOWDOWN.COM
Best game for Buffalo Klein recorded five tackles, 2.0 sacks, one pass defensed, a forced fumble and a recovered fumble during Sunday's win over Seattle.
Impact Klein was given his second largest share of playing time all season (95 percent of defensive snaps), as fellow starter Matt Milano was placed on IR last week with a pectoral injury. This was one of the first games the Bills got what they were expecting from Klein after bringing him in via free agency with a decent-sized contract. We're not sure that will continue based on some of his past dud outings, but there's a chance he's starting to fully grasp Leslie Frazier's defense, plus Klein will certainly be seeing an uptick in playing time for at least the next couple of weeks.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills Today | Pro Football Focus names A.J. Klein to its team of the week Here are three things to know about the Bills for Tuesday, Nov. 10.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Perhaps, it's time to start taking the 7-2 Bills seriously
It just might be time to start taking the Buffalo Bills seriously based on how they asserted themselves in routing Russell Wilson and the NFC West-leading Seattle SeahawksNOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
